(((If you read Viridian List, you want this new book.
The proper time for you to buy it is now. Why?
Because the modern publishing system, such as it
is, has become as deranged and sclerotic as the
movie business, so a big early roll-out counts
for a lot in their ridiculous biz calculations.)))

(((There are two thousand of you out there, and
what we Viridians lack in raw numbers we make up
for in culture-hacking perspicacity. So I want you
to buy three of them. Buy one for yourself,
buy two more as propaganda, I mean "gifts," and
give them to someone older than yourself and
younger than yourself, so as to induce a nice
demographic spread across the reader-buyer
user-base.)))

(((If this tome becomes as big a hit as its
spiritual ancestor the WHOLE EARTH CATALOG,
we can accelerate the change to a high-tech
green 21C by years. Furthermore, even though
it's reasonably priced, it comes in a gorgeously
designed Stefan Sagmeister slipcase that looks
really classy, so your gift recipients will not
feel politically and culturally manipulated but
will be all impressed by your good taste.)))

(((They're going to read this thing, and they're
going to have stretch-marks all over their heads,
because in their morose sorrow during years of
domination by fundie creeps, they've forgotten what
new ideas look like and this book is full of them.
You won't have to lift a finger to affect this
change within them -- for these are the heavy guns
of the movement here, assembled in battalion.
I've been showing my copy to scientists, engineering
professors, government workers -- serious, seasoned
people, reality-based-community people. They are
awestruck. And justly so.)))

(((As it so happens, I wrote an introduction to
this book. Then Al Gore muscled in and wrote
a second introduction. That's how good this
book is. It's heavy-duty. It's so heavy that guys
who should have been President of the United
States are all concerned. If you are into cybergreen
issues you can't call yourself informed without
WORLDCHANGING. Furthermore, the people
involved in this effort are the absolute salt of the earth.
They're bright, fluent, capable and they genuinely
get it. They don't merely "get it," they are
inventing that which it is necessary to get.
These are people you need to know a lot more about.)))

(((After buying some books, for the system requires
financial stimulation, go talk about it. Talk
it up, talk about it incessantly. Word-of-mouth
the living daylights out of it. Normally this is
annoying behavior, in the case of this book we can
make a moral exception. This book demands discussion
because it's full of amazing and completely
apt material which can't be found anywhere else.)))

(((Further note that there is an associated book tour.
If your town is being graced with WORLDCHANGING
authors you should get up, leave the screen, go there,
press the flesh, vow some Bright Green fealty and buy
more of the book, so that the tour is extended. Yes,
I am completely in earnest about you doing this.
That's practical, it's doable and it can make a
serious difference. But, you know, not five months
from now. The iron is red-hot right now.)))

(((You may have been reading Viridian Notes for
eight years. Lord knows I have. Imagine those hours
of labor and, uh, occasional amusement. Well, the
release of this book is a crux event. If this book is
a hit, the world will actually change. And in a
direction of which we strongly approve. If that
happens, you're going to see sprightly, forward-
marching Viridian Notes full of cheery news about
cool Bright Green developments hitting mainstream
acceptance, like, for instance, the Googletorium
bedizened with a zillion solar panels. Who can't
like that?)))

(((Otherwise, you'll be locked in the souring
terror-bunker watching black water pour in over
the sill as a society poisoned by Lysenkoist denial
drowns in its own spew. Okay, frankly, you're just
bound to get some black darkside spew from Viridian
List, no matter how grand things are going, but let's
face it: this is a unique opportunity for you to take
a direct and personal action that briskly heaves
that slider-bar into the direction of light and reason.
So do it.)))

(((If you are one of our non-Anglophone readers,
go pester somebody to translate it.)))

WORLDCHANGING TOUR LAUNCH: SEATTLE, WA

Worldchanging, the Book
WorldChanging Team

"In just over a week we'll be officially launching
our book, Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st
Century, from WC's hometown of Seattle on October 28.
Our first event kicks off a 6-week tour, and it
should be a spectacular evening.

"Worldchanging Executive Editor, Alex Steffen will
take the stage in conversation with super-ally (and
author of the book's introduction), Bruce Sterling,
to talk about imagining, designing and building a
bright green future.

"Please join us if you are nearby. We love to meet
our readers and supporters, and we're looking forward
to having a chance to spend some time with you and
create an opportunity for the local community to
connect and build networks.

The big event: Saturday, October 28
Town Hall Seattle
1119 Eighth Avenue (at Seneca Street)
Event begins at 7:30pm
There will be an after party to follow, so get ready
to celebrate!
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WORLCHANGING TOUR: VANCOUVER

Worldchanging, the Book
WorldChanging Team

"We often show our love for Vancouver in posts on
Worldchanging, but now we can show it in person.
Please join us for an evening of big ideas and fun
people on November 5 at Workspace.

WORLDCHANGING TOUR: PORTLAND, OR

Worldchanging, the Book
WorldChanging Team

"We've always had a lot of great friends and allies
in Portland. That's part of the reason we chose to
make it our first stop after our Seattle launch event.
If you're in town October 29th and 30th, come on out!

WORLDCHANGING TOUR: NEW YORK

Worldchanging, the Book
WorldChanging Team

"New York is such a big town, we can't get it done
in just one stop. We'll be in New York City three
times, hosting four events. So although we're not
covering too many cities on the east coast (D.C. and
Toronto are the only others), you have ample
opportunity to plan ahead for a trip into NY to
celebrate with us. Please come! Details after the
jump...

WORLDCHANGING TOUR: DENVER

Worldchanging, the Book
WorldChanging Team

We're ending the tour with a Rocky Mountain high in
Colorado. We'll be holding a reading and reception
at the legendary independent bookstore, Tattered Cover,
on December 14 at their Lower Downtown location.
In addition to that, we'll be spending a couple of
extra days around Denver (hometown of our Managing
Editor, Sarah Rich) and Boulder. Please do come to
the main event, and we may organize an informal
gathering at a bar during one of our other evenings.
Stay tuned.
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WORLDCHANGING TOUR: SAN FRANCISCO

Worldchanging, the Book
WorldChanging Team

We have a lot of friends, allies and colleagues in
the Bay Area, so we're incredibly excited to be able
to offer up several big events there. As a hub of
all things green, we hope to get great a turnout
at 111 Minna on December 5 and the Commonwealth Club
on December 7. Spread the word!
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WORLDCHANGING TOUR: LOS ANGELES

Worldchanging, the Book
WorldChanging Team

From Austin, we're heading west to LA for several
SoCal readings and parties. We'll be there from
November 30 - December 4 when we swing up to SF.
These events are still in the works, so please check
back here for more details.
Meanwhile, because part of our goal in each city we
visit is to shine a spotlight on local people and
groups doing worldchanging work (promoting
sustainability and social change, delivering
innovation and future-forward solutions), we're
looking for your recommendations, too.
Who is worldchanging in LA? Let us know!
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WORLDCHANGING TOUR: AUSTIN

Worldchanging, the Book
WorldChanging Team

Austin's been an important star in the Worldchanging
constellation from the start. Right after Thanksgiving,
we're zipping down to Austin, TX, to join with some
core WC teammates and a number of great groups,
including Solar Austin, to have a reading at Book
People.
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WORLDCHANGING TOUR: WASHINGTON, DC

Worldchanging, the Book
WorldChanging Team

In DC, it's a tour of the worlds, with Worldchanging
teaming up with our friends at Worldwatch, the World
Resources Institute and elsewhere to create several
terrific events. Come on out and celebrate with the
extended worldchanging network!
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WORLDCHANGING TOUR: TORONTO

Worldchanging, the Book
WorldChanging Team

Our Toronto stop is shaping up to be one of the
biggest of the entire tour. It's been really amazing
to see the way all our Canadian colleagues have come
together to create what looks to be an absolutely
phenomenal evening of big ideas, worldchanging
innovation, and community celebration.
Ed Burtynsky, the noted photographer (and WC board
member) and Ron Dembo (of Zerofootprint) will be
joining Alex on stage to present an evening of
Worldchanging ideas on November 14. Folks from the
Art Gallery of Ontario will be creating an
installation. Various DJs will lay down some
sounds while we meet and mingle and party until late.
This promises to be one of the most exciting events
of the year. We hope you'll plan to attend.
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WORLDCHANGING TOUR: CHICAGO

Worldchanging, the Book
WorldChanging Team

In the Windy City WC is going aquatic with a big
event at the Shedd Aquarium on November 12. We can't
wait for this fantastic evening, with opportunities
to hear about some breakthrough innovations
(including appearances by a couple amazing special
guests), meet and mingle with other folks out there
trying to make the world a better place, and generally
celebrate the whole worldchanging community.
Continue reading "Worldchanging Tour: Chicago"
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